Repair and complete the analogy: “A : Dog :: B : Goat”. Select A (young/sex term of dog) and B (correct young of goat) to preserve a consistent “adult : young” mapping.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: A. Puppy, B. Kid

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:The original options did not include the correct young term for a goat (kid). Applying the Recovery-First Policy, we minimally repair options so the analogy can be answered consistently as “adult : young.”

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Dog → young: puppy/pup (sex terms: dog/bitch).
  • Goat → young: kid.
  • Lamb is the young of a sheep; foal/colt relate to horses; calf to cattle/buffalo.

Concept / Approach:Maintain the same relationship on both sides: adult animal → young one. Select the pair that matches both species correctly.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Map dog to its young: puppy/pup.2) Map goat to its young: kid.3) Choose the option that has both correct young terms together.

Verification / Alternative check:Standard zoological vocab confirms “kid” for goat and “puppy/pup” for dog. “Bitch” is an adult female dog, not the young.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Puppy/Lamb: Lamb is sheep’s young, not goat’s.
  • Bitch/Lamb: “Bitch” is the adult female dog, not young.
  • Colt/Pony: Horse-related, not dog/goat.
  • Pup/Calf: Calf is cattle/buffalo young, not goat.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing “kid” (goat) with “lamb” (sheep) or using sex terms instead of young terms.

Final Answer:A. Puppy, B. Kid

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